Articles by Alex Baird
New Stallion helps end drought
The acquisition of up-and-coming batsman Luke Lloyd has helped Colac hit Division One cricket’s winners’ list for the first time in 623 days.
Five parent-children combinations for Lawn
Family ties run strong in Polwarth tennis power club Colac Lawn’s top-grade side this season.
Cricket captains back powerhouse to win again
A formidable recent finals record has opposition captains wary of reigning premier Stoneyford entering a new cricket season tomorrow.
New roles for rising stars
Irrewarra cricket officials have earmarked Bryce McDonald and Kaden Beckett as future captains, with the teenagers taking on leadership roles this season.
Captain’s departure a major blow for Tigers
Bec Scott’s new coach at Ocean Grove says she expects the star netballer to set a new benchmark in the Bellarine league’s attacking end on her arrival in 2018.
Brother steps up for Maroon Caps
Stoneyford young gun Dom Dare will replace brother Levi as captain in the club’s bid for hat-trick of cricket flags in 2017-18.
Eagles hunt a new coach
Western Eagles football officials are on the hunt for a playing-coach as part of a succession plan for current mentor Paul Price.
Shooter reveals secret to success
The secret to Colac Tigers netballer Dana Lucas’s shooting accuracy is one of pure hard work.